{"id":5721,"date":"2026-06-05T14:32:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/today-is-national-doughnut-day-heres-how-to-grab-a-free-one\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T14:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:32:15","slug":"today-is-national-doughnut-day-heres-how-to-grab-a-free-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/today-is-national-doughnut-day-heres-how-to-grab-a-free-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Today is National Doughnut Day. Here\u2019s how to grab a free one"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>National Doughnut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June, according to National Day Calendar and several chains are marking the occasion with free treats on June 5. Here\u2019s a rundown of where to get a free doughnut and the history behind the sweet holiday.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/flossing-teeth-on-cook-line-what-sacramento-area-restaurant-inspections-revealed\/\">Flossing teeth on cook line. What Sacramento area restaurant inspections revealed<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways for National Doughnut Day:<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Krispy Kreme is <u>giving away one free doughnut of choice per person<\/u> on Friday, June 5, at participating shops nationwide with no purchase required.<\/li>\n<li>The Krispy Kreme deal is limited to in-shop and drive-thru orders only, and excludes limited-time and seasonal treats along with Original Glazed cinnamon rolls.<\/li>\n<li>Voodoo Doughnut Fan Club members can <u>claim a free doughnut of their choice<\/u> on Friday at participating shops.<\/li>\n<li>The Salvation Army <u>created National Doughnut Day in 1938<\/u> to honor the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I.<\/li>\n<li>The history of the modern doughnut can be traced back to Dutch immigrants in New York, according to Brittanica.com, which also referenced the launch of the commercial doughnut industry was courtesy of a doughnut-making machine at the 1933-34 World\u2019s Fair.<\/li>\n<li>California has 41 Krispy Kreme locations, with the chain noting the holiday is \u201cone of our most joyful traditions\u201d in a statement from its chief brand and product officer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>Where are Krispy Kreme locations in California?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>There are a total of 41 Krispy Kreme doughnut shops in California, according to the company\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/layoffs-at-highlands-charter-schools-in-sacramento-set-to-take-effect-in-july\/\">Layoffs at Highlands charter schools in Sacramento set to take effect in July<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Krispy Kreme locations in Sacramento include:<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>Sacramento<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5900 Florin Road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h3>Roseville<\/h3>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10317 Fairway Drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--]--><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Score a free donut at participating Krispy Kreme or Voodoo shops. 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